McAbee’s Golden Retrievers
- Belton, SC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Ashley M., the breeder behind McAbee’s Golden Retrievers located in Belton, SC. Our dogs are bred to be excellent family companions as well great working dogs. We strive for amazing health and temperament with an overall focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. Golden Retrievers are a very intelligent and unique breeds, and we are excited to educate others on care and all of their amazing qualities! Our main goal is to produce healthy family pets and with excellent health tested lines.
Q. & A. with Ashley
Why did you start breeding?
I first got into breeding 10 years ago when I bought my first two Dalmatians, Benji and Reese. Benji passed away in April of 2025 at 13 years old. His Mate Reese past six years ago. When I started breeding, it was because my friends and families wanted puppies from my dogs. Little did I know I would enjoy it so much that I continued doing it because it gives me a purpose. I also bred Australian Cattle dogs for 4 years. I’ve loved my job as a breeder, and we now are raising top quality Golden Retrievers that come from outstanding pedigrees, as well as OFA CHIC certified parents.What makes your program special?
My breeding program thrives on good customer service and life-long advice and relationships to my future puppy families. I raise all of my puppies indoors and spend a minimum of 12 hours a day with them. I make sure all of my dogs and puppies are fed and whelping areas are clean at all times. We make it easy for puppies to transition from their litter to their new homes by introducing them to a daily routine. We also start ENS at 3 days old to start.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 6
ReservedFemale
Girl 5
ReservedFemale
Male 1
ReservedMale
Girl 4
ReservedFemale
Girl 3
ReservedFemale
Girl 2
ReservedFemale
Girl 1
ReservedFemale
Boy 4
ReservedMale
Boy 3
ReservedMale
Boy 2
ReservedMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
“Sage” light green girl
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a 2 year health guarantee, AKC registration, age appropriate vaccines, bi weekly worming, and health check up, as well as a gift from us for puppies going home. All deposits are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashley may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Ashley offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ashley directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Belton, SC
418 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
388 miles away
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More about Ashley
Club memberships
Ashley is a member of Time to fly dogs and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Nutritionist, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
McAbee’s Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Duke, dad
Golden Retriever
About Duke
Duke is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashley decided to make him part of their program. Ashley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +12 more.
Bailey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bailey
Bailey is a gentle laid back, go with the flow girl. She loves meeting new people and dogs. Bailey does excellent with her obedience and strives to please her people. She loves to go on walks and being outdoors. She is perfectly content with being cuddled up with you on the couch she doesn't have to do a whole lot in her day-to-day activities. She loves to play with balls and toys and running around outside with her furry brothers and sisters.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +9 more.
Billie Jean, mom
Golden Retriever
About Billie Jean
Billie Jean is a female Golden Retriever almost 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
McAbee’s Golden Retrievers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Golden Retrievers.
Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Animal Genetics Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Full Embark Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Ashley to bring home their puppies.
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Jacob S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Ashley and Jacob were extremely helpful and knowledgable throughout the process. They answered questions and made sure things went as smoothly as possible.
